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D259 BVC

1986 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,442 mi
Last recorded95,442 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Toyota Carina85,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 BVC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,442 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,395 miles

various areas of corrosion evident,not considered to be excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 75,250 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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D259 BVC is a 1986 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D259 BVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D259 BVC registered?

D259 BVC is a 1986 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D259 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D259 BVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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